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6 Apps for Improving Your Credit Score

Technology has made it possible to do anything and everything with just your smartphone alone. That is why it is not even a surprise that you can also improve your credit score using that tiny device in your hand.

Listed below are 6 apps for improving your credit score:

 

CreditKarma

This app from Credit Karma is very easy to use and tracks your credit score. It only takes a few minute to sign up for your new account. It monitors your credit score as well as your credit reports and even updates them on a weekly basis. They provide a service that also breaks down all the factors contributing to your existing credit score.

Credit Sesame

This app gives users access to their Experian scores that can help them in monitoring and keeping track of their credit records. FICO record and Experian record are different, both of which are using different systems for scoring. With the use of the scoring model of Experian, Credit Sesame creates a credit history that allows users to check their debt, credit score, and interest rates.

CreditWise

With the help of CreditWise, you can keep an eye on your credit score all for free. Capital One developed this app and there is also no need for you to be an account holder just so you can use it because all you have to do is signup for your new online account with CreditWise.

Experian

Experian is among the three primary credit bureaus that also have their very own free to use app. The app monitors your credit profile’s changes and informs you about the changes of your credit health. Users can also receive push notifications every time something changes in their credit score. Your overall credit score is also updated by the app every 30 days.

Mint Money Manager

This tool for debt management is free to use and tracks your score and gives you a summary on the things you can do for improving your credit score. This summary is easy and simple to understanding. Equifax developed the credit model used to determine your credit score. This app even connects your credit cards, investment accounts, and bank accounts. It compiles all your financial data to your Mint account. Your account also gives you complete overview of your finances in a single place.

TransUnion

The third primary credit reporting bureau, TransUnion also has its own app that lets users check and monitor their credit score based on TransUnion credit reports. The information shows up on your TransUnion account and you can install it on your device or phone.

Use these 6 apps for improving your credit score in no time!

 

Jonathan Restrepo: Jonathan Restrepo writes about consumer credit for Creditmergency. He's passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom, so he dedicates his free time to learn about personal finance. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, MarketWatch, USA Today and MSN Money, and on the Associated Press wire.
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